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Malacca

Nearest Airport : Melaka airport

Getting to Malacca

Malacca, or Melaka as it is said in Malay, is the capital city of Malaysia and home to historical and cultural significance. It's a 'Venice' like experience for you in one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malaysia. Jonker Street in Malacca is a very popular tourist destination visited by countless tourists everyday.

Initially an ordinary fishing village is rumored to have been founded by the prince of Singapore. With a rich cultural and historical background, Malacca is a city lost in time. If you look close enough you can see the imprints of the colonial forces left on these historical monuments. Being the first city to have made contact with the colonial forces, Malacca is a goldmine for museum lovers, churches and towers. Nevertheless, a fair warning to those visiting, these facilities are not open on Tuesday.

With its rich historical and cultural setting, and the countless historical places, it was named as a heritage site by UNESCO in 2008. The city features a small river running through the city, making the boat trip one of the greatest tourist attractions.

Why Visit ? (Things to see, Things to do, Food, Notes)

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Churches
Museums
Towers
Boat-trips

Getting to Malacca

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Where to Stay in Malacca

Malacca is almost chockablock with sites, landmarks and hotels. With a great variety of hotels spread across town, you can choose between location and price, based on your travel situation. There are many to choose from, but we've made it easy for you -

Luxury options:

Majestic Hotel Malacca Town: Located on the banks of the Malacca River, the Majestic Hotel was built in 1955 around a private mansion initially owned by a business tycoon in the 1920s. Now Malacca's most luxurious hotel, the Majestic comes with beautifully furnished rooms, a multi-cuisine restaurant that specializes in Kristang food, a specialist spa, fitness center, swimming pool and a bar that will leave you numb tongued.

Casa Del Rio Malacca: A beautiful 5 star resort that oozes grandiose, the Casa del Rio is situated along the Malacca River (on which it also has a pier. Boat enthusiasts, be excited). Large arches, a massive royal courtyard, beautifully designed rooms and a rooftop terrace with a view, all making up the del Rio. Furthermore, the hotel comes with a variety amenities - a 24hr business center, currency exchange, a fitness center, swimming pool and amazing preplanned outdoor experiences offered by the hotel staff.

River Cruise Hotel: A wonderful looking 5 star hotel overlooking the Melaka River, the River Cruise Hotel offers 31 beautifully furnished rooms (that come in 3 different types, to suite your choice), and services perfect for you and your family. A plush yet simple live-in with no frills, the RC Hotel is the perfect base-camp in Malacca.

Heeren Palm Suites: In proximity to the happening Jonker Street, and the more famous temples and churches of Malacca, the Heeren Palm Suites is a grounded hotel; a single room type with all the modern amenities - minibar, air-conditioning, satellite TV, etc. - supported by a few facilities - a library and a game room. While it may seem quite pricey - what you pay for is the connectivity.

Budget options:

Hatten Hotel Melaka: A large hotel surrounded by Malacca's heritage sites and discotheques; a perfect balance - the Hatten Hotel offers over 700 rooms with a view and modern amenities. Its facilities include a splash pool bar, a fully fitted gym, a spa and salon.

Ramada Plaza Hotel: Internationally acclaimed, the Ramada Plaza Hotel is an extension of the Ramada chain - 5 star service and great accommodation. Within walking distance of A?Famosa Fort, Jonker Street and more, the hotel is famous for its plethora of hotels, offering cuisines from all around the world and recreational facilities - a freeform pool, fitness center, and a beautifully sculpted garden.

Holiday Inn: Overlooking the Malacca Strait, the Holiday Inn prides itself on being the perfect choice for families and business travelers. An infinity pool, choice of in house restaurants, club lounge, spa and fitness center are testament to this.

FAQs

Located by the famous Malacca Strait, the state of Malacca (or Melaka) is a historic one in Malaysia. Having seen a variety of rulers and its incorporation into many empires - the Portuguese, the English Crown and the Japanese to name a few - Malacca is a potpourri of cultures, religions, languages; and subsequently the entire city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

How Do I Get There?

By Road: Only a 2 hour drive south from Kuala Lumpur, Malacca is best visited and explored by either bus, or by car (which you can hire or rent). With constant bus and taxi services offered to Malacca city, getting there would be no trouble.

By Air: There are limited international flights directly to Malacca's Intl. Airport that serves flights to Indonesia and China; as such one will have to fly down into Kuala Lumpur airport, and then hire a cab/rent a car to head down to Malacca.

By Rail: A great choice and a scenic journey, a train trip to Malacca will have you experiencing the Malaysian countryside like no other form of transportation. But, there is a small caveat - Malacca does not have a train station; one will have to get off at the Tampin Railway Station 38km away. From here the next step would be hiring a cab, renting a car or hopping on a bus to Malacca City.

When's The Best Time To Visit?

Being a port city, Malacca's summers are humid and winters, warmer. Even though it is a year-round tourist destination, Malacca is best experienced in the summer and monsoon season - June to November. With sun showers to wake you up and a hot sun to get that warm brown tan, Malacca in the summer is simply great. Pack some light clothing, the weather does get a little jumpy.

How Do I Get Around In Malacca?

Getting around in your own car or renting a taxi might be the most convenient option, but this charming destination is best explored on foot. You can also rent bicycles and take a tour of everything Malacca has to offer. You'll also find several trishaws decorated with flowers that offer rides for short distances.

Attractions & Things To Do?

Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Malacca is abundant with a variety of places to visit and see and things to do. Activities of every kind around every corner, and history in every alleyway, we are sure just landing in Malacca will leave you entertained; a plethora of speciality museums dot Malacca city - the Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum, the Orangutan House, the Kite Museum, the Submarine Museum, Toy Museum, etc. But here's our quick take on the "must do's" of Malacca.

Landmarks/Sites:

A'Famosa Fort: Located east of the Melaka River, the remnants of a Portuguese fort from 1511 - a single surviving structure (a gate and some other structures that are slowly being reconstructed) makes up the site at A'Famosa Fort. A history almost unmatched , with battles being fought and won from this location, with empires - the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English vying over its strategic importance and influence; still held today, the A'Famosa Fort is a site that one must visit when in Malacca.

Christ Church: The oldest Protestant church in Malaysia, the Christ Church was built in 1753 by the Dutch Burgher community. Located within the Dutch Square by the Melaka River, the Church was the focal point for a large part of Malacca's colonial history.

Malacca Sultanate Palace: A wooden-reconstruction of Sultan Mansur Shah's palace from the 15th century, the Malacca Sultanate Palace is a museum built in 1985. There are close to 1400 artifacts of various kinds, all dedicated to the Malacca Sultanate.

Cheng Hoon Teng: Malacca has a deep historical connect with China; the Cheng Hoon Teng is testament to this. Claimed to be the oldest temple in Malaysia, the Cheng Hoon Teng preaches and practices Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. Built in 1645 by the ancestors of the immigrant Chinese community - that now is undeniably native to Malacca - the temple is also a UNESCO Heritage Site.

Masjid Selat Melaka: A new mosque and a grand dedication to Malacca's muslim heritage, the Masjid Selat was built on the man-made Malacca Island in 2006. The architecture is a combination of Middle-Eastern and Malay architecture; at times it looks like a free floating structure.

Things To Do:

Jonker Street: The backbone of Malacca's China Town, Jonker Street is flush with antique stores, restaurants, bars, cafes, discotheques and more. An integral part of Malacca's nightlife, head down to Jonker Street for a great, fun-filled time.

Menara Taming Sari: An 80m tall panoramic tower that gives you a wonderful view of the entire Malacca City, the Taming Sari is a must, at least once.

Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary: Opened in 1999, the Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary is a 5 hectare wildlife sanctuary that holds up to 20 different butterfly species and has a dedicated section for spiders and all kinds of reptiles.

What To Eat & Where?

Malacca is a gastronomical journey, with culinary influences rooted in its Islamic and colonial past, along with its more contemporary interactions. Bars, cheap eateries, fine dining restaurants, award winning cafes, all are found in and around Malacca City. Here is a comprehensive - yet in no way limiting - list of Malacca's best.

Capitol Satay Celup (Malaysian fast food)
Geographer?s Cafe (Bar/Cafe)
Restoran Nyonya Makko (Traditional Nyonya Cuisine)
The Baboon Joint (Burgers/American fast food)
Pak Putra (Mughlai)
Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Ball (Hainanese Cuisine)